While this sequel played things pretty safe, the gameplay was better than ever due in part to a great concept - playing as a Big Daddy. You feel powerful in this game lugging around absurd weapons that shoot rivets, harpoons, or just drill the hell into people. They're all very impactful weapons you get to duel wield with fun plasmids, which is very cool. The game is atmospheric and paced well, especially in the DLC expansion in Minerva's Den, which is a nicely compact. Very cool!